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2 Oboli

1819 year
Copper 18.9 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Ionian Islands › United States of the Ionian Islands (1815-1864)
King
George III (1810-1820)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1819
Value
2 Obols
Currency
Obol (1819-1834)
Composition
Copper
Weight
18.9 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#16150
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Figure of Britannia seated facing left with shield and trident

Script: Greek

Lettering:
BRITANNIA

W WYON.

Translation:
Britain

William Wyon

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin was equal in value and weight to the British penny.

Interesting fact

The 2 Oboli coin from the Ionian Islands has an interesting feature - it has a unique "keyhole" shaped hole in the center, which was designed to prevent the coin from being counterfeited. This distinctive feature makes it easily recognizable and a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1819  4139520 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Oboli 1819 coin.